Signs of Financial Abuse or Exploitation
Financial abuse can be difficult to spot until long after it occurs, especially for someone who is not regularly involved in a loved one’s finances. Keep an eye out for irregular actions or comments related to finances. Signs of financial exploitation might include:
Missing cash or funds, including ATM withdrawals where armenia whatsapp number data an elderly person does not have access to an ATM
Lack of medical care even though the elderly person should be able to afford it
Unexplained changes in financial position
Strange charges or withdrawals
Changes in powers of attorney and life insurance beneficiaries
Sometimes having a third party to keep an eye on an elderly loved one’s accounts may be a good idea—even if the loved one can generally pay their bills on their own.
The United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlines basic reporting guidelines for addressing the possibility of nursing home abuse in Medicare-certified and/or Medicaid-certified facilities. In the state of Georgia, concerned individuals who suspect nursing home abuse can report it by contacting the Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation. If you see signs of nursing home abuse, consider requesting a confidential consultation to review legal options for supporting your loved one by calling our Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at Hall & Lampros, LLP at (404) 876-8100.